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The Secret Weapon A Woman Created To Save Herself From The Brink Of Suicide

When Jane McGonigal fell ill, she created something to make herself better. It’s sort of miraculous that it worked. Also: science. At 0:27, she tells us her goal is to increase all of our lifespans. Listen for the top five things people say on their deathbeds at 2:40, and when you get to 12:19, she’s…

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